It could have been incredibly easy, that was an option. We certainly underestimated the ability for the eu to throw other members states (not us) under the wheels of the wagon before they put the project at risk. That shows the eu commission and NOT the eu countries, are in charge. Given the eu and no one else will insist the hard border will be put in place if we go into wto/free trade and how many german/austrian and belgium mep's have said it is better WE (meaning the european 550 million) take a hit than the project adapt, I suspect many smaller countries maybe thinking membership again?
It's always a good time to remind everyone that the the EU is protectionist. Even those of us you haven't forgotten that fact!
Some will be saying they are a gated community next, tut https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...uman-rights-immigration-borders-a8624706.html http://www.iamawake.co/the-eu-funded-wall-that-nobody-wants-to-talk-about-turkey-syria/
Just look at May's team; what could possibly go wrong? "Her latest Brussels team consists of her, deputy David Lidington, the Attorney-General Geoffrey Cox, Olly Robbins, the civil servant who constructed the present shambles, and the Brexit Secretary, Stephen Barclay." Only Barclay is a Leaver and he's the most junior.
The ERG were looking for some proper negotiators to get involved: Mrs May accepted these, and all six points made in a note to her from the ERG, the almost unanimous voice of Tory Brexiteers. Soon she goes to Brussels to try to renegotiate, correctly ignoring the Commission answering-machine which immediately told her it could not be done. Obviously, the ERG leaders are delighted with Tuesday’s results, but I notice anxiety too. No sooner had Mrs May agreed to their demands than she started edging away from them. Demand number Five of the Six, for example, was that she should supplement her negotiating team with people who actually know about trade negotiations – Crawford Falconer, the New Zealander who is Britain’s Chief Trade Negotiation Adviser, and Julian Braithwaite, our Ambassador to the WTO, under whose rules we shall operate if we leave with no deal.
I think you'll find that's the norm, nothing new. Look at page 3 the 10 year trends. I'm sure some will find a way of blaming it on Brexit though!! https://www.psni.police.uk/globalassets/inside-the-psni/our-statistics/security-situation-statistics/2018/august/security-situation-statistics-to-august_2018.pdf
The splinter groups never stopped. The gfa when signed didn't see it all stop but thankfully very much reduced and possibly one generation more should see the fucktards with old ways memories move on and be isolated even further to a point that they are a shitty memory of the past. I saw Gerry Adams the other day on a cooking show. and two stabbings in London last week, doesn't mean the Krays are coming back. Honest, I do wonder about you 749er, you're obsessed with ira terrorism coming back, wanna share something?
So it's gone down from the previous year and we have people on here blaming it on the EU threatening a hard border
To inject some bike-relevant content into this thread, consider this, from https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prepare-to-drive-in-the-eu-after-brexit Road traffic accidents in the EU From 29 March 2019, in the event that there is no EU Exit deal, UK residents involved in a road traffic accident in an EU or EEA country should not expect to be able to make a claim in respect of that accident via a UK-based Claims Representative or the UK Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB). Instead, UK residents involved in a road accident may need to bring a claim against either the driver or the insurer of the vehicle in the EU or EEA country where the accident happened. This may involve bringing the claim in the local language. In the event of an accident in an EU or EEA country caused by an uninsured or an untraced driver, UK residents may not receive compensation if there is no EU Exit deal. This will vary from country to country. If involved in a road traffic accident in an EU or EEA country before 29 March 2019, you may need to bring legal proceedings in the UK against either the insurer or the MIB before 29 March 2019. After 29 March 2019, you may need to bring legal proceedings against either the responsible driver or the insurer of the vehicle in the EU or EEA instead. If you need more information about this, you should seek legal advice.
And to bring some common sense to that cut and post here is one Insurance companies message on the subject - I'm sure all will have similar statements if asked - panic over We continue to work on our own contingency measures but are confident that in the event of a hard Brexit, we will continue to be able to operate in all of our existing markets with minimal disruption to customers and our operations. What does Brexit mean for our customers? December 20, 2018 We recognise that you, as valued customers, distributors, and partners may want to understand the steps we are taking to deal with Brexit, and how we are working to minimise any impact on our customers’ policies and our operations. We will regularly update our website with information on this subject. Throughout the Brexit process we have continued to work closely with regulators and policymakers to prepare for the outcome of Brexit. We have continued to prepare for all eventualities, including a potential ‘hard’ or ‘no deal’ Brexit. We continue to work on our own contingency measures but are confident that in the event of a hard Brexit, we will continue to be able to operate in all of our existing markets with minimal disruption to customers and our operations. As a Swiss-based, global insurer, Zurich has the great advantage of already having an EU-licensed insurance platform, Zurich Insurance plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with a branch network across the EU and EEA. We will continue to be able to service general insurance and international programs across the EU post-Brexit. Zurich's business in the UK falls into two main categories: Our General Insurance policies are written by Zurich Insurance Plc (ZIP). Zurich, like many companies, currently relies on EU ‘passporting’ or ‘Freedom of Services’ to service its UK and EU General Insurance customers. We have submitted an application to the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) for a new UK licensing scheme which means we can continue to do business in the UK with the least disruption for our customers and distributors. Pending approval of that application, the UK Government has already legislated to enable ZIP and other insurers located in the EEA to continue to do business in the UK, even where there is a Hard Brexit. Our Life businesses are UK-registered, but we do have some customers who don’t live in the UK. As we await the outcome of the UK and EU negotiations we will continue to support all our customers as needed. We're here to support you We see an exciting future for Zurich in the UK and we are committed to serving and working with you, our customers, distributors and partners. If you have questions on Brexit please contact us via your usual route, or email our Brexit team at [email protected] For information on our Green Card process in the event of a No Deal Brexit visit our FAQs page. https://www.zurich.co.uk/en/about-u...ws/2018/impact-of-brexit-on-customer-policies
Just got round to liestening to this. Absolutely fascinating insight and shows how much better things could have gone IMO. For those without the time to listen to all, go to about 14.57.
From Zurich's FAQ page: I drive in the EU regularly in my own private car. Will I need to tell Zurich every time I travel? Yes. Please contact us each time you intend to travel.
Oh no, we're all going to be stinky now and it has to be true, being from The Guardian. Stop this Brexit madness.
… I didn't see anything on the Zurich FAQ page about the issue of compensation in the event of hit-and-run or uninsured drivers.
